Removing passenger's airbag unit

Fig 1: Installation location illustrated on 997

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Fig 2: Bend up the reinforcing panel.

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1. Bend up the curved metal straps -1- at the right and left of the reinforcing panel with a screwdriver. See Fig 2.

WARNING: Incorrect triggering of airbag module.

Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units!

→ The safety regulations → 69 AW Safety regulations for airbag and belt tensioner units - as of MY 2005 (All Models) must be followed.

→ The airbag unit must always be stowed so that the airbag opening faces upwards!

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place!

→ Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e. g. body, seat frame) is avoided.

→ After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

Fig 3: Screws for airbag unit

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2. Unscrew the four fastening screws -2- for the airbag unit and carefully lower the airbag unit out a few centimeters. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Removing the reinforcing panel

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3. Push the reinforcing panel -3- back so that it rests on the airbag unit and carefully lower the airbag unit out a few centimeters. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Connection of electric plugs

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4. Unclip the electrical leads -4- to the left and right of the airbag unit. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Unfastening the plugs for the airbag

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5. Carefully prise out the locking unit -5- and -6- the electrical plugs to the left and right with a screwdriver -a- and then pull the plugs out of the airbag unit. See Fig 6.

6. Remove airbag unit and lay to one side in the appropriate manner.